Introduction to Hebrew: A Guide for Learning and Using Biblical Hebrew

by William Fullilove

Publisher:

P&R

, 2017

Overview

If you're learning Hebrew, why not enjoy it?

Sadly, most students of biblical Hebrew quit their studies at the most crucial moments the transition from language basics to biblical exegesis. But you can flourish early on and progress further if you learn from the outset to read and explain biblical texts effectively.

In this comprehensive introductory textbook, Professor William Fullilove covers the basics of biblical Hebrew morphology and syntax while developing skills in the beginner that are typically reserved for more advanced students. He also provides more training alongside this resource on his YouTube channel.

Key Features

• Works through the basics of Biblical Hebrew
• Teaches valuable skills not traditionally included in introductory grammars
• Eases the transition from grammar to exegesis

Contents

• Learning to Speak, Part 1
• Learning to Speak, Part 2; Adjectives
• Qal Perfect
• Basic Nouns; The Definite Article
• Qal Imperfect
• Segolate and Geminate Nouns; Prefixed Prepositions
• Qal Volitives
• Particles
• Independent Personal Pronouns; Qal Participles
• Construct Phrases
• Suffixed Pronouns
• Qal Narrative and Converted Perfect
• Qal Infinitives; Demonstratives

• Piel
• Pual
• Hiphil
• Hophal
• Numbers and Counting
• Niphal
• Hithpael
• Pronominal Suffixes on Verbs
• I-Guttural Verbs
• II-Guttural and III- ח/ע Verbs
• III-ה Verbs
• III-א verbs כו
• Middle-Weak Verbs כז
• I-י Verbs כח
• Geminate Verbs and Minor Stems

Endorsements

Fullilove has found ways to make the language so accessible and yet filled with such accuracy that many who thought Hebrew was beyond their reach will find it readily and comfortably right at hand.

—Walter C. Kaiser Jr., President Emeritus, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Here's the book I wish I had been given, and from which I wish I had been instructed, when I was a student of Hebrew.

—Timothy Keller, founding pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church

This is the best teaching grammar of biblical Hebrew available today. It has no rival. . . . What sets this grammar apart is its exegetical focus, showing at every turn the relevance of the language for biblical interpretation. This is the ideal textbook for students in colleges and seminaries who are preparing for Christian ministry.

—Scott C. Jones, professor of biblical studies, Covenant College

Product Details

• Title: Introduction to Hebrew: A Guide for Learning and Using Biblical Hebrew
• Author: William Fullilove
• Publisher: P&R
• Print Publication Date: 2017
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 434
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Hebrew language › Grammar; Hebrew language › Study and teaching
• ISBNs: 9781629952710, 1629952710
• Resource ID: LLS:NTRDCTNHBRWHBRW
• Resource Type: Grammar
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:57:47Z

About William Fullilove

William Fullilove (M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America) is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in New York City, as well as an ordained pastor. He teaches Hebrew and Old Testament exegesis and has published on biblical and ancient languages and Old Testament and New Testament topics.